At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer exciting conferences and events while collaborating with specialists and promoting through social media.
- Company: Join a dynamic Institute fostering multidisciplinary collaboration in engineering and science.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Work from our Milton Keynes office with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the events space while working with passionate professionals in acoustics.
- Qualifications: Experience in event organisation and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
It is a nominated body of the Engineering Council, offering professional registration at Chartered and Incorporated Engineer levels. With around 3,000 members from diverse backgrounds, including engineering, science, education, law, architecture, and environmental health, the Institute fosters a strong multidisciplinary culture. Members’ interests cover a wide range of topics, including architectural and building acoustics, electroacoustics, noise and vibration, hearing and speech, aerodynamics, underwater acoustics, and environmental acoustics. The Institute’s dynamic learned society programmes provide an active environment for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional development.
Role Description
You will be responsible for the administration of conferences and one-day meetings in liaison with volunteer specialists planning the programme for the event. Working with the Marketing Lead to promote events through the website and social media. Administration of relevant website content.
You will regularly travel within the UK to visit venues and occasional overseas visits. Two to 3 times a year, the role will involve 3-day overnight stays at events, with occasional short overseas trips.
The Events Officer will have a significant role in supporting the Marketing Lead in using digital media to raise awareness of acoustics, the Institute and our events.
- Experience with a successful track record of organising events
- Proven track record of influencing and communication skills, including working with volunteers
- Tact and the ability to liaise with key stakeholders, i.e. interested internal and external parties with disparate and sometimes conflicting agendas
- Computer literate with good Word and Excel skills, with the ability to manage website and social media content, and a willingness to learn and use new software as AI and software develops
- A proven track record of being able to create and manage event budgets
Note: Apart from when you are running events for the IOA, you will be required to work at our head office 4 days a week. We are ideally looking for someone who lives close to our Milton Keynes office for their daily commute.
Hours: Full-time, 9-5 Monday to Friday
Salary: £32,000 -£35,000 per year depending on experience
Leave: 24 days/year plus public holidays
Pension Scheme (with AEGON) where the Institute pays 6%
Events and Facilities Officer in Milton Keynes employer: Institute of Acoustics
As an Events and Facilities Officer at our Institute, you will join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering professional development across diverse engineering disciplines. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge sharing, we offer a supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages growth through dynamic learned society programmes. Located in Milton Keynes, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and a pension scheme, all while working closely with passionate professionals committed to making a difference in the field of acoustics.
